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Debate on the Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee Report—'Annual Report 2021/22'
The proposal is to note the committee's report. Does any Member object? No. The motion is therefore agreed.
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Debate on the Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee Report—'Annual Report 2021/22'
I call now on Huw Irranca-Davies, the Chair, to reply to the debate.
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Questions to the Senedd Commission
Well, yes, as you've outlined in your supplementary as well as the answer I gave, these are real and pressing issues for members of staff, people who work on our estate during these months, and there is worry, of course, as to what the future will hold for…
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Questions to the Senedd Commission
The Commission is committed to the well-being of its staff, and we are acutely aware that the current cost-of-living crisis will be a very real concern for many. We are also aware that it will be a deeply personal matter for some, and that they may not feel…
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Questions to the Senedd Commission
Well, I don't agree with the florid language used by the Member, but I can see that a time will come when these exact static computers that we currently have in front of us will no longer be useful. I've been looking around me as you were asking your…
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Questions to the Senedd Commission
The use of IT by Members has transformed since the beginning of the pandemic. The Commission has continued to drive the improvements needed to accommodate different working practices. The introduction of Zoom and a web-based voting app, alongside improvements…
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Questions to the Senedd Commission
Yes, we've investigated a number of times over the number of contractors that we do contract out, whether in-house direct provision is preferable, both in terms of quality and cost. To date, it hasn't proved to be so; I can write to the Member with any…
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Questions to the Senedd Commission
I can't answer the specific in that case; I don't have the information to hand in terms of that particular accreditation, but I'm more than willing to look at it. It's an important accreditation by the Soil Association. I'm willing to find out whether that is…
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Questions to the Senedd Commission
The qualitative evaluation criteria used for the retender of the catering services included a range of areas to meet the objectives and performance requirements of the Senedd for the service. Cost and quality evaluation was split 30:70—30 per cent for cost…
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Questions to the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution
The Plaid Cymru spokesperson now, Llyr Gruffydd.
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Questions to the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution
Mark Isherwood, I am sorry to cut across, but we were all there when you asked these questions and had this response. If you can ask your question of today, please—and you're out of time now, but I'll allow you to ask it.
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Questions to the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution
Questions now from the party spokespeople. The Conservative spokesperson, first of all. Mark Isherwood.
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Questions to the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution
Question 2 [OQ58643] is withdrawn. Question 3—Carolyn Thomas.
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Questions to the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution
We move now to questions to the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution, and the first question is from Huw Irranca-Davies.
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Questions to the Minister for Social Justice
I thank the Deputy Minister and the Minister.
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Questions to the Minister for Social Justice
Finally, question 9, Carolyn Thomas.
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Questions to the Minister for Social Justice
Question 5 [OQ58641] is withdrawn. Question 6, Peter Fox.
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Questions to the Minister for Social Justice
Questions now from the Plaid Cymru spokesperson, Peredur Owen Griffiths.
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Questions to the Minister for Social Justice
Questions now from the party spokespeople. And this afternoon, these questions will all be answered by the Deputy Minister for Social Partnership. The Conservative spokesperson first of all—Joel James.
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Questions to the Minister for Social Justice
Okay, we are ready to begin. Good afternoon to you all. The first item on our agenda this afternoon is questions to the Minister for Social Justice, and the first question is from Natasha Asghar.
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Voting Time
That concludes business for today. Thank you.
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Voting Time
The next vote is on item 7, the Land Transaction Tax (Tax Bands and Tax Rates) (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2022. I call for a vote on the motion, tabled in the name of Lesley Griffiths. Open the vote. Close the vote. In favour 35, 15 abstentions and none…
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Voting Time
Which brings us to voting time. And unless three Members wish for the bell to be rung, I will move immediately to voting time. The first vote will be on item 6, the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2022. I call for a vote…
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Debate: Support for the Armed Forces Community
The next proposal is that the motion as amended be agreed. Does any Member object? No, therefore the motion is agreed.
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Debate: Support for the Armed Forces Community
The proposal is to agree amendment 1. Does any Member object? No. Therefore, amendment 1 is agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36.
